Ethiopia 1 Birr - Menelik II, 1889

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ethiopia Ethiopia
Currency Birr / Thaler (1893 – 1931)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Birr / Thaler
Year 1889
Ruler Menelik II (1889–1913)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 41.52
Diameter (mm) 45
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Birr / Thaler from Ethiopia. Issued in 1889. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 45 mm and weighs 41.52 g.

Obverse
Emperor Menelik II Bust facing right (His Imperial Majesty Menelik, King of Kings of Ethiopia)
Reverse
Lion of Judah: Crowned lion carrying a cross
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1889 (1897)  — ፲፰፻፹፱

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